Instant Pot® Sausage Dressing

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Trying to shuffle different dishes that require different cooking temperatures on the big day can be challenging. Save yourself oven space and some hassle this holiday season by letting your Instant Pot® do some of the work for you.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on November 15, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ pound sweet Italian sausage

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 ribs celery, chopped

  • 1 (8 ounce) can diced water chestnuts, drained

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried sage

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 5 cups plain stuffing bread cubes

Directions

  1. Whisk 1/2 cup broth and egg together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 3 minutes. Add butter, onion, celery, and water chestnuts. Cook 4 minutes more and turn pot off. Add parsley, salt, thyme, sage, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Add bread cubes to pot and pour egg mixture on top. Toss to combine.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select manual and set the timer for 6 minutes; allow 2 minutes for pressure to build. There will be no pressure to release in this step; when timer is up, carefully remove the lid and add remaining broth.

  4. Close and lock the lid again. Select manual and set the timer for 5 minutes; allow 2 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Remove the lid and transfer dressing to a serving dish.

    a white dish of sausage dressing made in the instant pot
    Soup Loving Nicole

Cook's Notes:

Due to the way the bread absorbs the liquid, it is important that you cook this in two steps as noted.

If store-bought stuffing bread cubes are not available, you can easily make your own. Cube 8 slices of bread and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes in an oven set to 300 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

608 Calories
13g Fat
101g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 608
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 2685mg 117%
Total Carbohydrate 101g 37%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 477mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.